respite

Definitions of respiten. - A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.
2n. - Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay.
2n. - Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve.
2n. - The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
2n. - To give or grant a respite to.
2n. - To delay or postpone; to put off.
2n. - To keep back from execution; to reprieve.
2n. - To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.
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